Burgess & Niple

Active Transportation Project Manager

Burgess & Niple$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • 7+ years of related experience
  • Knowledge of MicroStation, ORD, or AutoCAD
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Prior project management experience preferred
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering and design for Active Transportation projects
  • Support planning and feasibility studies for various transportation initiatives
  • Mentor junior team members in their professional development
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and local agencies
  • Identify new project opportunities and assist with proposal development
  • Provide thought leadership at industry conferences and events
  • Coordinate client marketing efforts and act as a trusted advisor

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Involvement in impactful community infrastructure projects
  • Engagement in a collaborative national team focused on active transportation
  • Access to industry events and conferences for networking and learning
  • Support for innovative and emerging transportation solutions
Full Job Description
Active Transportation Engineer - Project Manager

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with our national Active Transportation team as part of B&N's strategic initiative to grow the Active Transportation practice.

As part of our Strategic Growth Plan, we're seeking project managers who are passionate about implementing Active Transportation infrastructure across the country. This role will lead preliminary engineering and design efforts for projects such as shared-use paths and trails, complete streets and complex urban corridors, Safe Routes to School, ADA improvements, and national research focused on pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Additional responsibilities include supporting planning and feasibility studies for School Travel Plans, Active Transportation Plans, micromobility initiatives, and related efforts. The successful candidate will also contribute to staff development by mentoring junior team members and provide thought leadership through presentations at conferences and other events.

This role will lead client coordination and marketing efforts-particularly with local agencies and state DOTs. This includes building strong relationships, identifying new opportunities, supporting proposal development, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery. Strong communication skills and a proactive, client-focused approach are essential to this role.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • 7+ years' experience
  • MicroStation / ORD / AutoCAD experience
  • Microsoft Office required
  • Prior project management experience is a plus
  • Interest and passion for active transportation studies and design; experience is strongly desired but not required - passionate individuals with project management & urban design experience who are willing to learn and grow their active transportation expertise may apply
  • Experience with transit integration, manual development a plus
  • Proven verbal, presentation, written and interpersonal communication skill required
  • Business development experience a plus

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About Burgess & Niple

Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
Learn more about Burgess & Niple
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$110 million

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